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By Kelsey Kloss
There are several factors to be aware of that will affect your risk if you’re around school-aged kids.
By Kelsey Kloss
Breakthrough infections, in which COVID-19 can develop and spread in vaccinated people, are still considered rare. But people with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions who are immunocompromised have extra concerns when it comes to the risk of COVID-19 and how to stay safe.
By Kelsey Kloss
New research shows that air purifiers, which filtrate the air in indoor spaces, may add an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.
By Kelsey Kloss
The CDC now says that fully vaccinated people should wear masks in public, indoor settings and get tested for COVID-19 if they’ve been exposed to the virus, regardless of whether they show symptoms. Here are key takeaways that are especially important if you’re immunocompromised.
By Kelsey Kloss
Here’s what to know about the latest COVID vaccine research if you have an underlying condition that makes you immunocompromised.
In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, 81 percent of immunocompromised patients said they avoid spending time with family members and friends who are not fully vaccinated.
By Kelsey Kloss
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots aren’t authorized in the U.S. yet, but doctors may be able to prescribe them to certain immunocompromised people soon.
“Even though the pandemic feels like it may be starting to end, my status as an immunocompromised person — a status I ‘earned’ after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2015 — isn’t,” says Eileen Davidson, a rheumatoid arthritis patient.
By Kelsey Kloss
Non-COVID viruses may return in a big way this year. Here are some steps to protect yourself if you’re immunocompromised from a condition like inflammatory arthritis.
Clinical psychologist Laurie Ferguson, PhD, Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, provides tips on dealing with people who may single you out for continuing to wear a mask in public.
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